“It is against state law to use an EBT card or cash from an EBT card at taverns, bars, liquor stores, bail bond agencies, adult entertainment venues, any establishments where minors are prohibited, to gamble, get a tattoo or body piercing, or purchase tobacco.”

“Any of the listed business establishments that do not comply with the requirement to disable ATM and point-of-sale machines on their business premises from accepting EBT cards will have its business license suspended until it complies with the requirements.”

Jenkins reports the Department of Social and Health services saw the transactions, flagged them and sent warning letters to both the businesses and welfare clients in violation of state law.